What Does My X-ray Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Question : x-rays shows I have mild prominant in the tissue markings on the upper/lower of both lungs. What does this mean?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to mildly increased bronchovascular marking is lungs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Mildly prominent tissue markings in upper/lower zone of both lungs is related to mildly increased broncho-vascular markings.
Generally it is a benign finding and it may be due to infection/inflammation etc.
Underlying cause should be treated.However it may be age related finding.
This need clinical correlation.
It is important to know your symptoms and reason for chest X-ray.
This is not a serious finding.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar